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Newspaper
Monahans News
Location
Monahans, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
6
The treasury department in Austin called 287,382.94 in general revenue warrants up to No 98 109 issued to Feb 12 1936. Pension warrants are not newly called. General revenue deficit stands at 9,352,953.33 and the pension fund deficit at 4,896,758.90.
Application filed with Ward County commissioners for a jail to serve Grandfalls and Royalty. Nearest current jail is in Monaghans, about sixteen miles from Royalty and seventeen and a half from Grandfalls. Also notes drilling depths in oil wells exceed 15,000 feet in some cases.
Helen Wills Moody, famed tennis queen and noted artist, vows to make her painting as strong as her racquet work. The Texas Centennial Exposition in Dallas begins June 6 and will feature over 150000 musicians vocal and instrumental throughout six months.
The Federal Reserve Board notes a steady rise in U S bank reserves in 1935 and an accompanying easing of monetary conditions as the era's notable financial development.
The U S Treasury contracts for the year’s supply of currency paper at 37 cents per pound and expects to use about 825 tons during the fiscal year starting July 1.
In Birmingham Alabama an old tree known as the scythe tree is a city showplace. History says a Civil War volunteer placed the scythe in a young tree and never returned. Also two truck drivers clashed on a busy street and Mrs B L Gentry left Monday for a three week visit with friends in Louisiana.
The Monahans News announces candidates for unspecified offices in the Democratic Primary to be held Saturday July 25 1936. The notice lists individuals seeking office subject to primary results.
County Commissioner Precinct 2 candidates CORBETT AVARY EARL WEST seek re election. County Judge candidates FRED P. SNELSON BIRD S HAYES. County and District Clerk candidates MISS EDNA BACON W H GUY F I DYER LUKE SNELSON. District Attorney 109th WILLIAM L KERR. State Senator 29th H L WINFIELD BENJAMIN F BERKELEY. CountyAttorney GEO K STAYTON T H NEEL. State Representative 88th S M SWEARINGEN of Marfa.
Frances Nalle of the Texas Centennial Exposition teaches Oscar of the Waldorf how Texas ranch barbecue is made. Oscar inspects the first dish as Nalle and his chef partner present it for the Waldorf Astoria Hotel menus. Nalle later wins the Bluebonnet Girl title as the Exposition opens in Dallas on June 6.
Three men from T. and P. Motor Transport oper ated on Tuesday at a local hospital. Max Landers O D Cleve and Raymond Hamilton are recovering. Johnny Roberts of Piggly Wiggly is in a local hospital. Mrs Georgie Kenned of Yarba Linda California remains hospitalized. Other patients include W A Ferguson N W McElaney Bill Nickleson W A Humble Felix Woolsey and the wife of the Kermit Baptist pastor with various injuries and burns.
South Ward visitor Zack Carr of San Antonio conducted business in the South Ward field Tuesday afternoon. He is staying with his sister Mrs W L Fuller in Barstow during his county visit. Carr formerly lived in Grand Falls and Barstow, later moving to San Antonio where he now works in real estate.
Mrs. C. F. Butcher and her daughter Elizabeth and son Lloyd returned after a three week visit in South Texas. Mrs. Butcher visited sisters Mrs. George Justine in Houston and Mrs. D. L. Foster in Belmont. Mrs. Taulman visited Mr. Taulman s relatives, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Taulman in Houston.
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